Finding the Third Proportional to 204,032 and 441,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,032 and 441,944 is: 957,273.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,032 : 441,944 = 441,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,032/441,944 = 441,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,032x = 441,944 × 441,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,032x = 195,314,499,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,314,499,136/204,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 957,273.85
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